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By: Brief The Press
Category: Business
March 24, 2026
Dr. Kardie Tobb Honored with 2026 Health Care Hero Award for Advancing Health Equity
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- Dr. Kardie Tobb received the 2026 RISE Health Care Hero Award.
- Recognized for her profound impact on underserved populations through healthcare and social services.
- Praised for her patient-centered approach, building trust and improving outcomes in marginalized communities.
- Her influence extends to community-based initiatives and policy advocacy for health equity.
Impact - Why it Matters
Dr. Tobb's award highlights the critical importance of empathetic, community-centered healthcare in achieving health equity. Her work demonstrates how addressing social determinants and building patient trust can lead to improved outcomes for underserved populations, inspiring broader systemic change and reinforcing RISE's commitment to equitable care.
Summary
ORLANDO, FL – March 24, 2026 – RISE proudly announces Dr. Kardie Tobb, a distinguished cardiologist with Cone Health Medical Group, as the recipient of the 2026 RISE Health Care Hero Award. This prestigious annual honor celebrates individuals making a significant impact on underserved populations through healthcare and social services, directly embodying RISE’s mission to champion health equity for all patients. The award was presented at the RISE Healthy Communities Summit.
Selected from a competitive field, Dr. Tobb earned this recognition for her unwavering commitment to addressing health disparities. She intentionally practices in communities where healthcare has historically fallen short, treating each patient as a whole person. Her empathetic approach builds profound trust, leading to earlier interventions, stronger treatment adherence, and improved long-term outcomes, empowering patients often marginalized by the system.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Tobb is a catalyst for change, developing community-based initiatives that bring preventive services directly to neighborhoods. Through collaborations with local nonprofits, she integrates healthcare into daily life. Her leadership also shapes policy, advocating for solutions that confront the root causes of health inequity, transforming lives and strengthening communities across North Carolina's Piedmont Triad.